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EDGAR AWARD WINNER FOR BEST NOVEL OF THE YEARFrom New York Times-bestselling author James Lee Burke comes a novel set in Civil War-era Louisiana as the South transforms and a brilliant cast of characters – enslaved and free women, plantation gentry, and battle-weary Confederate and Union soldiers – are caught in the maelstromIn the fall of 1863, the Union army is in control of the Mississippi river. Much of Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is occupied. The Confederate army is retreating toward Texas, and being replaced by Red Legs, irregulars commanded by a maniacal figure, and enslaved men and women are beginning to glimpse freedom.When Hannah Laveau, an enslaved woman working on the Lufkin plantation, is accused of murder, she goes on the run with Florence Milton, an abolitionist schoolteacher, dodging the local constable and the slavecatchers that prowl the bayous. Wade Lufkin, haunted by what he observed—and did—as a surgeon on the battlefield, has returned to his uncle’s plantation to convalesce, where he becomes enraptured by Hannah. Flags on the Bayou is an engaging, action-packed narrative that includes a duel that ends in disaster, a brutal encounter with the local Union commander, repeated skirmishes with Confederate irregulars led by a diseased and probably deranged colonel, and a powerful story of love blossoming between an unlikely pair. As the story unfolds, it illuminates a past that reflects our present in sharp relief.James Lee Burke, whose “evocative prose remains a thing of reliably fierce wonder” (Entertainment Weekly), expertly renders the rich Louisiana landscape, from the sunsets on the Mississippi River to the dingy saloons of New Orleans to the tree-lined shores of the bayou and the cottonmouth snakes that dwell in its depths. Powerful and deeply moving, Flags on the Bayou is a story of tragic acts of war, class divisions upended, and love enduring through it all.

"Dick Canidy races to stop an assassin from disrupting a vital conference that will shape the course of World War II in the latest electrifying entry in W.E.B. Griffin's New York Times bestselling Men at War series"--

A retired thief puts his criminal past behind him to start a new life renovating houses. Everything goes according to plan until, while fixing up an old weathered townhouse in Detroit, he discovers a strange hole . . .

Although the book centers on my grandson, its story revolves around a pig's love for playing in the mud and searching for a playmate. Despite his efforts, the farmer finds a new friend for the pig.

Tired of the harsh life they have to endure in Mega-city One, many citizens decide to leave, opting for a better life in the new territories. But getting there requires them to take a hazardous journey across an eradiated landscape known as 'The cursed Earth' and the chances of getting through in one piece are minimal!

A powerful, emotional novel of peace and friendship against the greatest of odds . The British man he met in the forest of Ypres is a memory passed down from father to son, a story of friendship across enemy lines, forged by one uniting belief: the need for peace .

'A ravishing picaresque told with fireworks, finesse and gusto' PAUL LYNCH, author of Prophet SongIn a rented room outside Plymouth in 1685, a daughter is born as her half-brother is dying. Her mother makes a decision: Mary will become Mark, and Ma will continue to collect his inheritance money.Mary's dual existence will take her to a grand house where she'll serve a French mistress; to the navy where she'll learn who to trust, and how to navigate by the stars; to the army and the battlegrounds of Flanders, following her one true friend; and finding love among the bloodshed and mud. But none of this will stop her yearning for the sea. Drawn back to the water, Mary must reinvent herself yet again, for a woman aboard a ship is a dangerous thing. This time Mary will become something more dangerous than a woman. She will become a pirate. Breathing life into the Golden Age of Piracy, Saltblood is a wild adventure, a treasure trove, weaving an intoxicating tale of gender and survival, passion and loss, journeys and transformation, through the story of Mary Read, one of history's most remarkable figures.

In this dark gothic YA fantasy pitched as Chinese mythology meetsDaphne du Maurier's Rebecca, a young scholar buys the remainingyears on an orphan girl's contract to play as his personal musicianat his rural manor, but she's in for more than she bargained forwhen her new master is not human and his home is in the CelestialRealm.

A combination of the first three Football Crazy books, released in one new volume. We follow the modestly talented Aiden Lewis as he battles to play for the national side; assists his teammates on and off the pitch; and when his playing career is cut short because of horrendous injury, his management journey as he flies up the rankings to senior England Manager. FC1 - Aiden Lewis broke into top flight football at the age of 23, being signed up by one of London's finest clubs, much to the surprise of both him and his long-term girlfriend, Leah. Proving his worth in the Premiership would be no easy adjustment, but Aiden is determined in everything that he does, and football is not about to become the exception to the rule--- FC2 - Aiden Lewis has missed his opportunity to join the England squad for his second, and possibly last, World Cup. Or has he? FC3 - Aiden Lewis makes his return to the top of English football, this time in the prestigious role of England Manager. Will this be Aiden's hat-trick?

Even hundreds of miles from Baltimore . . .Deadly trouble still finds John Tyler.Thanks to his daughter's encouragement, retired soldier John Tyler attends a classic car convention in another state. Lexi tags along for moral and technical support.When Tyler is jailed for a bogus vehicular violation, the weekend gets off to a terrible start.Then, his captors learn who he is . . . and what he's done. After he deals with the men sent to kill him, Tyler tries to figure out what's going on and who wants him dead. He learns some shocking truths about the town where he's imprisoned and its power brokers. They'll do anything to keep their corrupt business going.And Tyler will do anything to stop them and keep his daughter safe. It's a collision course, and despite his captors' best efforts, John Tyler is in the driver's seat. Can he keep Lexi safe and take down a criminal organization before he becomes another body in the town graveyard?The Low Road is the action-packed sixth novel in the John Tyler military thriller series. Each book is a standalone story.

A Burning Ship at Sea, a Lost Statue and the Soul of a Kingdom When the captain of the cargo ship G.F. Haendel hoisted anchor in Bremerhaven on August of 1880, bound for Honolulu, he would never have accepted the idea that the bronze effigy of a Hawaiian king lashed to the deck might have anything to do with the violent gales that threaten to tear away the masts, or with the coal fire that has started deep in the hold where the crew won't be able to stop it. Captain Gerhard Schrock's mettle is brutally tested by the collision of two North Atlantic storms that climax in the ship's tumultuous near-sinking. When next a ship fire is discovered, the physical limits and emotional state of the crew are laid bare with freezing weather in their perilous race to reach the Falkland Islands on the burning vessel, where Schrock will witness his ship and the cargo, including the statue of the "Savage King," be lost to the sea or destroyed by the fire. A maritime hearing on the disaster looms in a small Falkland Islands courtroom, while Shrock questions his will to go to sea again. Forced to confront the dangers and the solitariness of his occupation, the dilemma is magnified by what he had with a Sydney harbormaster's daughter who-like his ship-he had loved and lost. Although the captain is exonerated and makes his way to Hawaii to find work on land, he is incredulous to learn a kahuna sorcerer purportedly 'prayed down' his ship. Introduced to another kahuna dream healer who claims to have been involved in saving the ship until it reached the Falklands, and to have 'seen' Schrock on his ship far out at sea, he must try to unravel this strange reality with the help of his new friends. The Captain & the King is a story based on real events blending an ordeal at sea, a cross-cultural love story of resolve, and an exploration of how men of logic confront the supernatural. Author Jack Champlin has infused a piece of late 1880s Hawaii history with canny storytelling filled with unforgettable characters and evocative details, taking the reader to another time in an unusual place. At the same time, the story portends what the Hawaiian Kingdom will someday become and why the first king's mana, or soul, takes on such importance for present-day Hawaii.

One passenger on a train approaching the capital looks a little different from the locals. When he arrives in the city, he gains access to the Presidential Palace and persuades the President to back off from his planned military attack on a neighbouring country. He meets a young journalist who he joins on a trip into the mountains to rescue the journalist's girlfriend, who is held prisoner by a terrorist group. All along the stranger displays some bizarre skills. Who is he? What is his mission? And where does he come from?

An essential 'how to' guide to exploring the British countryside, dispelling myths, offering sound advice and giving Women Of Colour the self-confidence to get outdoors. In 2019, Rhiane Fatinikun led 14 women on a walk around Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale, using rough directions from a local paper. This marked the beginning of Black Girls Hike (BGH), which quickly grew into a registered charity with 14 groups and 20 leaders empowering Black women to hike and develop new skills. Finding Your Feet is Rhiane's essential guide to exploring the British countryside, offering practical tips, favourite walks and routes from across the UK, showcasing the best of nature's beauty. Showing that you don't need to have every single thing figured out to enjoy the countryside, Rhiane's approach is can-do, resulting in a book packed with compelling narrative on her own experiences with stunning photography, interviews, info boxes and quotes. - 'Why': Rhiane's journey to a closer connection with nature and her mission to make the countryside more inclusive- 'How': Key hiking skills from route planning to kit and map reading - 'Where': Brilliant hand-picked hikes in every region of the UKFinding Your Feet is both an inspiring read and practical toolkit, dispelling myths and empowering Women of Colour to confidently explore the outdoors.

"A fresh breeze of wit and glamour." -The Wall Street Journal"Richly evocative of the charms and contradictions of Italy. Brava!" -Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author"A gorgeously entertaining story about a spirited woman during wartime that manages to be a clever caper at times but taut and profound at others"* What if you found yourself in the middle of a war armed only with lipstick and a sense of humor? Abandoned as a child in Los Angeles in 1931, dust bowl refugee Sally Brady convinces a Hollywood movie star to adopt her, and grows up to be an effervescent gossip columnist secretly satirizing Europe's upper crust. By 1940 saucy Sally is conquering Fascist-era Rome with cheek and charm. A good deed leaves Sally stranded in wartime Italy, brandishing a biting wit, a fake passport, and an elastic sense of right and wrong. To save her friends and find her way home through a land of besieged castles and villas, Sally must combat tragedy with comedy, tie up pompous bureaucrats in their own red tape, force the cruel to be kind, and unravel the mystery, weight, and meaning of family. Heir to Odysseus's wiles and Candide's optimism, Sally Brady is a heroine for the 21st century.

"Sharp eyed and sharp mouthed police detective"* Henri Lefort, is determined to solve homicides and uncover any German conspiracies threatening France-in Mark Pryor's newest World War II mystery, The Dark Edge of Night.Winter 1940: With soldiers parading down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Nazi flags dangling from the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower defaced with German propaganda, Parisians have little to celebrate as Christmas approaches. Police Inspector Henri Lefort's wishes for a quiet holiday season are dashed when the Gestapo orders him to investigate the disappearance of Dr. Viktor Brandt, a neurologist involved in a secret project at one of Paris's hospitals.Being forced onto a missing persons case for the enemy doesn't deter Henri from conducting his real job. A Frenchman has been beaten to death in what appears to be a botched burglary, and catching a killer is more important than locating a wayward scientist. But when Henri learns that the victim's brother is a doctor who worked at the same hospital as the missing German, his investigation takes a disturbing turn.Uncovering a relationship between the two men-one that would not be tolerated by the Third Reich-Henri must tread carefully. And when he discovers that Dr. Brandt's experimental work is connected to groups of children being taken from orphanages, Henri risks bringing the wrath of both the SS and the Gestapo upon himself and everyone he loves.*New York Times bestselling author Cara Black

"Detective Isaac Bell faces an attack on the Federal Reserve--

"His name is Joshua Knight. Once a respected explorer, the press now calls him the Tarnished Knight. He took the fall for a disaster in the Underworld that destroyed his career. The devastating event occurred in the newly discovered sector known as Glass House-a maze of crystal that is rumored to conceal powerful Alien antiquities. The rest of the Hollister Expedition team disappeared and are presumed dead. Whatever happened down in the tunnels scrambled Josh's psychic senses and his memories, but he's determined to uncover the truth. Labeled delusional and paranoid, he retreats to an abandoned mansion in the desert, a house filled with mirrors. Now a recluse, Josh spends his days trying to discover the secrets in the looking glasses that cover the walls. He knows he is running out of time. Talented, ambitious crystal artist Molly Griffin is shocked to learn that the Tarnished Knight has been located. She drops everything and heads for the mansion to find Josh, confident she can help him regain control of his shattered senses. She has no choice - he is the key to finding her sister, Leona, a member of the vanished expedition team. Josh reluctantly allows her to stay one night, but there are two rules: she must not go down into the basement, and she must not uncover the mirrors that have been draped. But her only hope for finding her sister is to break the rules..."--

The Hidden Legacy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews continues as Nevada and Rogan navigate a world where magic is the norm...and their relationship burns hotNevada Baylor has a unique and secret skill?she knows when people are lying?and she's used that magic (along with plain, hard work) to keep her colorful and close-knit family's detective agency afloat. But her new case pits her against the shadowy forces that almost destroyed the city of Houston once before, bringing Nevada back into contact with Connor "Mad" Rogan.Rogan is a billionaire Prime?the highest rank of magic user?and as unreadable as ever, despite Nevada's ?talent.? But there's no hiding the sparks between them. Now that the stakes are even higher, both professionally and personally, and their foes are unimaginably powerful, Rogan and Nevada will find that nothing burns like ice...

First full collection from the award-winning author of innovative science fiction and off-kilter fantasy.Fifteen stories selected by the author from more than two decades' worth of work; includes the BSFA Award-winning "Liberty Bird", a Hidden Empire story, and a new tale, "Sin of Omission", written especially for this collection. Jaine Fenn refuses to be pigeon-holed. Every story is fresh and unanticipated, from a society policed by sanctioned Angel Assassins to a world in which the Aztec kingdom lives on, from Fortean tales to colliding timelines in a search for the ultimate narcotic... Prepare to be dazzled.Contents:Path to the Sun Crown of May The Chatterslee Circle Paying for Rain What You Came For Death on Elsewhere Street Fear Not Heaven's Fire High Ground King of Pain Twilight at the Change House Down at the Lake The Sky Weeps Liberty Bird A Dormitory Haunting Sin of Omission

For fans of John Wick, Grace Rosa is a legendary assassin about to go on a suicidal journey through a shadowy underworld to discover the fate of her missing father! Grace Rosa is an assassin, driven by a single thing: discovering the secret of her adoptive father's disappearance. He trained her to become a lethal killing machine, able to wield any weapon she can get her hands on, before inducting her into the ranks of the shadowy organisation known as Alterna. But could the very people she serves as a hired gun have something to do with him vanishing? And to what lengths will she go to enact her vengeance on the people who have wronged her? Created by legendary manga creator Himuro Grace Rosa is an action-packed tale of frenzied shootouts and shocking betrayals, perfect for fans of John Wick, Ryuko, and anyone who loves badass women assassins!

Revenir dans la ville où il a été élevé s'avère difficile, bien qu'Harley puisse revoir la seule lumière de cette époque. Il s'était éloigné d'elle parce qu'elle était trop jeune et que jamais il n'aurait été assez bien pour elle. Harley est de retour pour s'occuper d'un chien de guerre chez Bowser, mais il ne peut s'empêcher d'avoir la sensation qu'il n'est jamais réellement parti. Lorsqu'il arrache enfin le chien de guerre aux mains de l'un des dresseurs de Bowser, Harley sait qu'il doit anéantir cet homme pour toujours.Pendant toutes ces années, Jasmine a attendu le retour de Harley, même s'il allait certainement être mécontent des changements qu'elle avait connus. Lorsqu'il débarque de nulle part, elle sait que seule une honnêteté totale leur siéra. Mais il est difficile de s'ouvrir aux souvenirs d'une époque horrible de sa vie.L'arrivée de Harley encouragera la révélation d'une vérité cachée et quelqu'un sera prêt à tout afin qu'elle ne soit jamais divulguée. Harley, lui, fera tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour obtenir justice en faveur de Jasmine.

In a world consumed by war, courage defies the odds to shield those dear. Lieutenant Commander Todd Ingram, seasoned by the perils of war, faces an unexpected challenge when reassigned to the grounded destroyer USS Dunagan. Encountering a crew plagued by insubordination and turmoil, Ingram must restore order and lift spirits amidst an imminent threat from formidable adversaries. Simultaneously, in the fraught landscapes of 1943 Paris, Coco Chanel, afraid of plummeting sales under Nazi occupation, sets up a new outpost in the Pacific. Entrusting the operation to the expert parfumiers of the Lapresse family - Andre, Charlotte, and their daughter Lolli - the fragrant venture takes an unexpected turn in the distant New Caledonia. Meanwhile, soaring through the hostile skies, U.S. Marine Corps flying sergeant Gilroy Hitchcock, an intrinsic support in Ingram's wardroom, encounters the enchanting Lolli, sparking a love that dares to defy the violent throes of war. But destiny thrusts Hitchcock into the abyss as his airplane mysteriously disappears. The delicate threads binding these disparate lives are stretched taut, navigating through a historical mosaic where bravery, sacrifice, and love become immortalized within the war's relentless tide. Danger's Ebb weaves an epic tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, where decisive actions possess the power to alter the course of history. _____________________ "If you enjoy history and a great story you will really enjoy Danger's Ebb." -Admiral Thomas B Fargo, Former Commander in Chief US Pacific Fleet, Former Commander in Chief US Pacific Command "John Gobbell brings his Naval hero, Todd Ingram, back for a rollicking cross-Pacific tale that deftly mixes history with storytelling at its best!" -RADM Peter L. Andrus SHCE/MC USN (Ret) "This is an excellent work of historical fiction and will keep the reader up until the wee hours." -David L. Snowden, Chief of Police (retired) Beverly Hills, California " .you will feel like you are on the bridge in this fast-paced installment in the Todd Ingram series." -Ryan Szimanski, Executive Director Historic Naval ships Association "Gobbell's description of the Dunagan's sea battle in the Solomon Islands will leave you breathless." -H. W. "Buzz" Bernard, author of the prize-winning series WHEN HEROS FLEW _____________________ What readers are saying: "...authentic..." "...unforgettable..." "...writing flows off the page..." "You will cry, cheer, and laugh." "...level of technical detail is amazing."

Face dangerous new foes, recruit new soldiers, and uncover the mysterious treasures of Ancient Egypt in two new campaigns, one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play.Somewhere beneath the shifting sands lies the forgotten knowledge of the pharaohs - magic granting power over wind and rain, life and death, and even time itself. Napoleon didn't cross the Mediterranean simply to conquer Egypt, he sought these ancient secrets. No one knows what he found, but his military victories since then speak for themselves. Now, as Bonaparte continues to burn his way through Europe, desperate nations have sent their own special units across the sea to search for a counter and end his rampage.Egypt: Shadow of the Sphinx is a supplement for The Silver Bayonet, in which the players' special units explore the mysteries of this great land, venturing into lost cities, forbidden ruins, and even beneath the Pyramids themselves. Contained within are two campaigns, one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play. New soldiers, and equipment might give them an edge, but they will still face an array of terrifying foes, including mummies, werejackals, and serpopards, many not known to the living for more than 3,000 years...